Waterspout — Gulf Side of the Lower Keys Out 20nm, Gulf of Mexico

2010-09-12 · near Big Pine Key, Gulf Side of the Lower Keys Out 20nm, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

A waterspout was observed about 5 miles north northwest of Cudjoe Key. The visible funnel extended three quarters of the way down to the water surface.

Wider weather episode

A cumulus cloud line over the Lower Florida Keys drifted north into the nearshore Gulf of Mexico waters, producing a waterspout.

View location on OpenStreetMap → (24.7400, -81.5300)

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 261906. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.